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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.39, 873.68 and 367.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.39, 873.68 and 367.47 is: 551.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.39 : 873.68 = 367.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.39/873.68 = 367.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.39x = 873.68 × 367.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.39x = 321,051.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,051.19/582.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.26

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